1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how AK Business, Law & Compliance collects, uses and protects personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data Controller

Data Controller: Andzela Karavaicuka, trading as AK Business, Law & Compliance

Contact details: Email: [email protected]

3. Personal Data Collected

Personal data may include:

  • full name;
  • email address;
  • telephone number;
  • postal address;
  • information you provide in messages or enquiries submitted via the contact form or by email;
  • correspondence, documents submitted by you, copies of identity documents, financial documents, photographs and any other information you provide for the purpose of receiving our services;
  • basic technical information (such as your IP address, browser type and device information).

AK Business, Law & Compliance does not normally process special category personal data. However, in certain circumstances, where this is necessary for the provision of our services and you voluntarily provide such information, it may be processed only to the extent necessary for the relevant service.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

Your personal data is used only for the following purposes:

  • responding to your enquiries;
  • communicating with you in relation to the services provided;
  • providing practical support with document preparation, organisation and review;
  • issuing invoices and maintaining accounting records;
  • complying with legal and tax obligations.

Personal data is not sold or disclosed to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process your personal data on the following lawful bases:

  • your consent (initial enquiries);
  • performance of a contract (client services);
  • compliance with legal obligations (tax and accounting requirements);
  • legitimate interests (business administration).

6. Data Retention

AK Business, Law & Compliance retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law.

Client documents and correspondence are generally retained for up to six (6) years in accordance with applicable tax, accounting and regulatory requirements, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Once the applicable retention period has expired, personal data will be securely deleted or destroyed unless otherwise required by law.

7. Data Security

AK Business, Law & Compliance implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

8. Recipients of Personal Data

Personal data may be disclosed to third parties only to the extent necessary for the provision of our services, compliance with applicable legal obligations or the administration of our business.

9. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • access your personal data;
  • request the correction of inaccurate personal data;
  • request the erasure of your personal data where permitted by applicable law;
  • object to the processing of your personal data or request that processing be restricted;
  • withdraw your consent where processing is based on your consent.

You also have the right to:

  • be informed about how your personal data is processed;
  • lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Requests relating to your personal data may be submitted using the email address provided above.

10. Communications

We may communicate with you by email, telephone, WhatsApp, Messenger or other electronic means of communication, depending on your preference.

11. Cookies

This website may use a limited number of cookies necessary for the basic functionality of the website or for analytical purposes.

Tracking or marketing cookies will not be used without your consent.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:

AK Business, Law & Compliance

Email: [email protected]